on being considered as a warden

[to_be_free]

I must admit it is certainly an intriguing prospect. Do you consider this wise, mademoiselle? I have never thought myself a model citizen, certainly no one to base one's life off of. But a chance to improve the lot of mankind? That would be welcome.

The 'barge', too, is a new and fascinating place. I could learn much there -- and perhaps it is a bit miraculous, too, to be so close to the stars and among my friends again.

Well. Whatever you decide, mademoiselle, I am certain it will be a fine place.

Comments

[inseine]

How idealistic of you, [Javert remarks lightly.] What the devil is she pitting you for? Tutoring?

[to_be_free]

[There's a wryly amused look on his face, but he'll behave. Maybe.] Did you expect anything else? I have gathered the ...deal, as she puts it, is to redeem someone.

I am not certain if I am fit to redeem anyone, but I will welcome the challenge if I must.

[inseine]

[Javert's lip curls unpleasantly at that word. Redeem. Redemption. Things he did not believe likely until recently. A low huff.]

Unlikely. Redemption is rare, [he states quickly and stolidly, leaving no room for argument. It is ill-advised to press him on this point.] What kind of unsavory gentleman do you intend to 'guide'? Reform? However-you-call-it.

[euphrasie]

That is certainly a positive outlook one does not see often around these parts!

[to_be_free]

[He studies this young lady rather bemusedly. She looks vaguely familiar, but he cannot quite place a name to the face. In any case, the smile he gives her is genuine.]

I welcome the chance to live again, mademoiselle. If I may help people along the way, so much the better.

[euphrasie]

[ cosette returns his smile, just as warm. she feels some sort of tie to this stranger that she has yet to discern. but in the meantime. ]

And a philanthropist of sorts! You should be welcome anywhere you decide to settle.

He's from 1824. He has very little clue about this Barricade Boys business :|

[order_and_light]

If your friends are those young idiots who keep throwing me significant glances from dark corners, then you're better off far from them. [He has very little idea who the amis are, but they all seem to have a very good idea who he is.]

oh deeear XD

[to_be_free]

My friends -- are perhaps too quick to judge, in some cases. [SEE, LOOK, HE CAN BE POLITE.]

He's run into Enjolras and Grantaire so far. NOT GOOD FIRST IMPRESSIONS, LES AMIS

[order_and_light]

I approve of a man who is quick to judge, if he judges well. [Which, his tone says, he thinks this young man's friends do not.] Your friends are traitors? [Casual.]

[centerlabc]

But will you be in good company, is the important question!

[to_be_free]

It will be sorely lacking, if you are not there. I hold out hope that Enjolras may arrive with me.

[centerlabc]

Ah good, you will have someone to look after you.

[insurgent]

You're easygoing. [ and she's judging you for it. ]

[to_be_free]

I am simply pleased to be of service, mademoiselle.

[insurgent]

Then you don't know what kind of service you're in for.

[junks]

[ look! a fellow 19th century lass. except - oh! ankles. for shame. the german girl thinks nothing of it and cants her head towards him. ]

To be among friends and the stars? How envious I am!

[to_be_free]

[He's a bit taken aback, but not as much as others would be.]

I do not know it if it will be so, but it is fascinating!

[junks]

Still! The very possibility! [ a wistful sigh. ] I've never been anywhere special.

[fitofgrandair]

Combeferre! Good Lord, you've come as well? Take a seat, have a drink, speak to me of how you fare. Am I to understand that you have been thrown into one of those confounding--what shall we call them?--worlds?

[to_be_free]

Not yet, the mademoiselle is attempting to make up her mind. I have heard--I missed quite a bit. [He's just smiling.]

I am well, only recently arrived. And you, my brother? Are you well?

[fitofgrandair]

Did you? But you cannot illustrate in such vague figures; you must speak on. Tell your news, educate me, for I would know more of these impossible places.

Whatever the case may be, it is good to see you, mon ami. For my part, I am as much a brutish disbeliever as ever, though perhaps slightly less discontented. Through this displacement, I have found a tentative place, if you will. It is novel, it is enjoyable, and it is certain not to last. Ah, life, how you so unceremoniously shuffle us through our wretched phases!

[vainqueurdeluxe]

[Yeah, she's not too pleased about this, despite what her mun's feelings are...]

You're really not going to fight her on this? You actually want to be there?

[to_be_free]

I do enjoy the company of my friends, of course, but I would love the chance to do something useful.

[placeintheworld]

Are you serious? To improve the lot of mankind. How? Toothpaste commercials?

[to_be_free]

...[That just gets a politely blank stare out of him.] To save the life of one person is an opportunity granted to few people, monsieur. I will be pleased to take the chance, and honored if I succeed.